AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPrimate Research in Guinea-Bissau: Scientists returned to Boé National Park to study why wild western chimpanzees repeatedly throw stones at the same trees, looking at whether the behavior is social communication or tied to ecology. Wildlife Conservation: A spotlight on the West African slender-snouted crocodile (Mecistops cataphractus) highlights how little is known about the species and why its tree-climbing, forest-stream hunting habits make it hard to count and protect. Regional Energy & LNG Buildout: MSGBC 2026 in Dakar (Dec 1–3) will feature a technical session on gas processing and LNG infrastructure as West Africa shifts from frontier exploration to large-scale development, including pipeline progress linked to the GTA project. Fintech in West Africa: Liberia’s BanffPay secured a Central Bank of Liberia PSP license to launch the country’s first unified Pay-In/Pay-Out API, aiming to simplify digital payments for businesses and institutions. Security Cooperation: Nigeria’s Army chief convened African land forces leaders in Port Harcourt, including Guinea-Bissau, calling for a stronger continental alliance against terrorism and insurgency.
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